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Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
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Curiosity as an Epistemic Virtue (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Series: Palgrave Innovations in Philosophy
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This book explores curiosity from a normative epistemological
viewpoint. Taking into account recent developments in the
psychology of curiosity, as well as research on the nature and
motivation of scientific inquiry, Miscevic identifies curiosity as
a positive and vital character trait. Key topics covered include: *
Curiosity as a subject in the history of philosophy * Curiosity as
a possible ethical virtue * The importance of curiosity about
oneself * Whether curiosity is good in itself or only as a means to
an end (e.g. in the pursuit of truth). The book begins with a brief
historical overview, before turning to the nature of curiosity from
both a psychological and philosophical viewpoint. Curiosity is
revealed as a crucial instrument in the advancement of science and
wisdom, as well as within the wider picture of meaningful human
life. Miscevic skilfully defends the idea that curiosity motivates
and organises our cognitive abilities, playing the central role in
our cognitive lives.
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